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Latest News in Telecommunications

  • January 29, 2026

    Feds OK Expansion To Boost Techs In 6 GHz Airwaves

    The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday agreed to new rules expanding use of the 6 gigahertz spectrum band, mainly to drive the growth of devices using the Internet of Things and virtual and augmented reality.

  • January 29, 2026

    FCC's Carr Says More Plans To 'Delete' Regs On Way Soon

    The chief of the Federal Communications Commission says more rounds of his "Delete, Delete, Delete" initiative to scale back what he views as obsolete telecom rules will be coming up soon.

  • January 29, 2026

    Conn. Cinches Consumer Safeguards In $34.5B Cox-Charter Deal

    Connecticut officials have secured "major consumer protections" as Charter Communications Inc. seeks to acquire Cox Communications in a $34.5 billion deal, as well as a commitment to keep a corporate office in Stamford, according to the state attorney general's office.

  • January 29, 2026

    FCC To Collect More Info On Cos.' Ties With US Adversaries

    The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday to require companies seeking telecommunications approvals to attest in writing if they are owned or controlled by foreign adversaries in a bid to increase national security in the media and telecom industries.

  • January 29, 2026

    Optis' Patent Case Against Apple Inches Closer To 3rd Trial

    A Texas federal judge has denied competing motions for summary judgment from Apple Inc. and Optis Wireless Technology LLC and preserved a claim accusing Apple of willfully infringing Optis patents.

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